F150 w EcoBoost 2.7
Anybody else using one of these to tow? We are complete newbies, so forgive my lack of knowledge. I bought a 2021 F150 with all the tow packages, including the new tow-assist module (replacing wha...
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goducks10 wrote:^ ^ This
You're having work the 2.7 harder than you would a larger V8 or even the 3.5EB.
IMO I'd jump to the 3.5EB before going F250 diesel or 3/4 ton gas. @6600 lbs an F150 is plenty of truck. The 3.5EB won't need to work near as hard so you should gain 2-3 mpg's.
The F250 7.3 will suck more gas when not towing and is a lot more $$$ than an F150 3.5EB. If you plan on going to something bigger then yes the F250 is a better decision.
FWIW anything over 60 mph is going to really cut into anyone's mpg's.
packpe89 wrote:Wow, you must have a heavy foot. I regularly get 10 mpg towing 7600 lbs @ 65 - 70 mph with my 2019 3.5 ecoboost and 10 spd transmission.
I recently went from a '14 F150 with 3.5 EB to a '16 Ram 2500 CTD. Towing mpg went from 7-8 to 11-12 with the same camper (6.6K) and towing was much easier. Love the engine brake! Definitely use tow/haul, makes the entire experience better/safer, especially if you are in the mountains. But 250/2500 costs are an issue, so if towing flat and short, might stay with what you have, but if planning longer trips may want to upgrade.
Good Luck
OP - you need to put that truck in tow/haul mode, that's why they have it, for towing! That transmission will be in the right gear all the time, you'll get a lot better tow, and better gas mileage also. That 10 spd transmission is a dream to tow with.
